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CP08 HWV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 HWV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 131,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 126,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 136,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low/going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear trailing arm bushes perished/split and starting to displace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion including, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,792 miles

General uinderside corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs and body

Rear trailing arm bushes and link bar bushes cracking/perished

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,524 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,345 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 70,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/r tyre cracking through sidewall and tread

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,721 miles

Tyres very low on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,558 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 52,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,244 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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CP08 HWV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP08 HWV registered?

CP08 HWV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is CP08 HWV safe to buy?

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